Expertise in
18
conditions

Dr. Francisco M. Martinez

Internal Medicine
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
751 Medical Center Ct, 
Chula Vista, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
18
conditions
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
751 Medical Center Ct, 
Chula Vista, CA 

Overview

Francisco Martinez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chula Vista, California.

Dr. Martinez is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Grossmont Hospital
Sharp Coronado Hospital And Hlthcr Ctr
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
Sharp Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Group
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
South Country Health Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
751 Medical Center Ct, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

14 Total Publications

Linking tumor viability and immune infiltration with dual-nucleus MRI in preclinical models.
Linking tumor viability and immune infiltration with dual-nucleus MRI in preclinical models.
Journal: Npj imaging
Published: October 11, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Francisco M. Martinez

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Francisco M. Martinez?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Francisco M. Martinez by calling their office at 619-502-5800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Francisco M. Martinez a top-rated expert for COVID-19?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Francisco M. Martinez is classified as an Advanced expert for COVID-19, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Francisco M. Martinez specialize in?

While Dr. Francisco M. Martinez is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Sepsis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Francisco M. Martinez participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Francisco M. Martinez has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like COVID-19. You can view a list of Dr. Francisco M. Martinez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Francisco M. Martinez accept my insurance?

Dr. Francisco M. Martinez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-502-5800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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